WHAT DO I DO NOW

It never came with instructions
no repair kit, no quick fix
you didn't return it as you received it
beating rythmically, vibrantly
living to love you
you returned it like unsolicited mail
so what do I do now
as I hold it in the palm of my hands
this mess, this lifeless thing
arteries and veins detached like plugs
no longer attached to you
but still a constant pain remains
what do I do now
now that you're finished with it
and have given it back
do I graciously accept it without
a word to say
and watch you turn and walk away
I'm crying out to you for the answer
you pronounced it dead
toe tagged it with your bullshit excuses and apologies
I can't bring it back to life nor deliver it's eulogy
and as my tears fall upon it
I hold out to you, my heart
please tell me - what do I do now

 
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